U.S. stock index futures tumbled on Monday, deepening the ongoing market selloff, after President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to sweeping trade tariffs. The move has intensified recession concerns and heightened investor anxiety. As of 07:20 ET (11:20 GMT), Dow Jones Futures had dropped 675 points (1.8%), S&P 500 Futures declined 93 points (1.8%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 380 points (2.2%). Investors fear […]
Dollar Falls Due to Recession Fears, Euro and Yen on the Rise
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday as recession concerns deepened and trade tensions escalated under the Trump administration’s tariff policies. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, slipped 0.2% to 102.600. This decline follows last week’s drop to a six-month low before staging […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Holds Above 1.0900 Amid Trade Tensions
Despite USD weakness, traders remain cautious about aggressively buying the euro due to rising trade tensions between the U.S. and the European Union (EU). The EU faces 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and cars, with reciprocal duties of 20% on most other goods. In response, the European Commission is set to announce a list of […]
Inflation Explained: Causes, Effects, and Economic Impact
Inflation is a key aspect of the economy and plays a vital role in financial analysis. To understand its impact, it is vitally important to be familiar with its different manifestations, such as deflation and hyperinflation. Central banks have the difficult task of maintaining a balance between economic growth and price stability. The vast majority […]
Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Key Tariff News; Euro Drops
The U.S. dollar remained range-bound on Wednesday as traders awaited clarity on the Trump administration’s latest tariff measures, set to be announced later in the session. As of 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the Dollar Index edged slightly lower to 103.900, following a 3% decline in March—its worst monthly performance since November 2022. Market Focus: “Liberation […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Tesla, Newsmax, and Novo Nordisk
Key Points To Watch Out For: Tesla (TSLA): Expectation for Quarterly Deliveries Tesla shares were down 1% in premarket trading before the release of its quarterly delivery figures. The stock has been under pressure this year due to the political reaction to Elon Musk and concerns over tariffs. Global Auto Stocks: Downturn Across the Board […]
U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Trump Tariffs Loom; Tesla Deliveries Scheduled
U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of President Donald Trump’s anticipated trade tariff rollout. At 04:30 ET (09:30 GMT): On Tuesday, the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 0.9%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed flat as traders hesitated before Wednesday’s key announcement. Trump’s Tariffs […]
Daily technical analysis EUR/USD: firms up as traders hold their breath in anticipation of tariffs
EUR/USD remained range-bound on Tuesday, hovering near the 1.0800 level as investors braced for U.S. President Donald Trump’s long-anticipated “reciprocal” tariffs package, set to be announced on Wednesday at 19:00 GMT (4:00 PM EST). The details of the tariff plan remain uncertain, with previous proposals shifting multiple times or facing delays—Trump has already postponed similar […]
Outlook for the Week of March 31 – April 4
Key economic events this week include U.S. inflation, jobs data, and trade risks, with Trump’s tariffs potentially impacting global markets. The UK’s CPI and budget statement may test sterling, while eurozone inflation could push the ECB toward a rate cut. In Asia, Japan’s Tankan survey and Australia’s RBA decision will shape market sentiment. For additional […]
The Power of Position Trading: Long-Term Gains in Volatile Markets
Position trading is a strategy that involves holding a financial asset for a long period of time with the aim of benefiting from its price appreciation. Unlike intraday traders, who focus on rapid market movements, position traders have a much longer-term perspective and do not react to daily fluctuations, but rather to more significant movements […]